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The avocado ( Persea americana) is a medium-sized, evergreen tree in the laurel family ( Lauraceae). It is native to the Americas and was first domesticated in Mesoamerica more than 5,000 years ago. Then as now it was prized for its large and unusually oily fruit. [3] The tree likely originated in the highlands bridging south-central Mexico and Guatemala. [4] [5] [6] Its fruit, sometimes also referred to as an alligator pear or avocado pear, is botanically a large berry containing a single large seed. [7] Sequencing of its genome showed that the evolution of avocados was shaped by polyploidy events and that commercial varieties have an hybrid origin. [8] Avocado trees are partly self-pollinating, and are often propagated through grafting to maintain consistent fruit output. [9] Avocados are presently cultivated in the tropical and Mediterranean climates of many countries. [4] Mexico is the world's leading producer of avocados as of 2020, supplying nearly 30% of the global harvest in that year. [10]

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The species produces various cultivars with larger, fleshier fruits with a thinner exocarp because of selective breeding by humans. [24] History Researchers also found that those who ate the avocados were 50 percent less likely to develop metabolic syndrome than non-consumers. 3. Supports Eye, Skin and Hair Health Pacheco, L. S., et al. (2022). Avocado consumption and risk of cardiovascular disease in US adults.Crane, Jonathan H.; Balerdi, Carlos F.; Maguire, Ian (2018). "Avocado Growing in the Florida Home Landscape". edis.ifas.ufl.edu. Archived from the original on 25 November 2020 . Retrieved 10 January 2021.

A whole medium avocado contains about 240 calories, 13 grams carbohydrate, 3 grams protein, 22 grams fat (15 grams monounsaturated, 4 grams polyunsaturated, 3 grams saturated), 10 grams fiber, and 11 milligrams sodium. Along with their low sodium levels, avocados contain no cholesterol. Avocados and Health Yes, as was briefly mentioned above, the word avocado originated from the Aztec people and meant testicle. The reason behind this? Avocados were believed to be strong aphrodisiacs. Even though they are not true aphrodisiacs in the sense of the word, they were definitely on to something. Avocados are rich in saturated fat, which is important in the synthesis of testosterone. It is no coincidence that modern diets that seek to actively restrict fat intake coincide with lowest testosterone levels, and with it, low sex drive. So indirectly, avocados are indeed aphrodisiacs. 2. Hold Promise In Treating Arthritis Store an avocado half with some sliced onion in a sealed airtight container; the sulfur compounds in the onion help preserve the avocado.A diet that contains a variety of fruits and vegetables can provide numerous health benefits. It may, for example, reduce the risk of obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and overall mortality while promoting a healthy complexion and hair, increased energy, and weight moderation.